Safe Routes to School becoming a reality After years of waiting, the second round of the Safe Routes to School project may actually be a reality when the 2015-16 school year begins. During Monday’s meeting, the Metropolis City Council app...

Three veterans honored in medals ceremonyStaff Report Because of a fire at the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) in St. Louis in July 1973, approximately 16 to 18 million Official Military Personnel Files (OMPF) records were affect...

MPD gaining new K-9 officerBy next spring, the Metropolis Police Department (MPD) will be welcoming a new officer. Zeva, a full-blooded, registered German shepherd, will become the department’s new K-9 officer after completi...

Four people in custody in connection with shootingPress Release On Monday evening, Illinois State Police (ISP) officials announced the investigation of an Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) truck being shot, while plowing snow on Interst...

Lafarge evaluating potential restart of kiln 2Staff Report According to Joelle Lipski-Rockwood, Lafarge U.S. Director of Communications, Lafarge North America is currently evaluating the potential of restarting Kiln 2 at its Joppa Cement plant...